- Cost of Living
- United States
- Venezuela
- Miami
- Caracas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Miami (United States) and Caracas (Venezuela)
| Food | 218% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miami (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $15.38 (Bs 355) | Bs 84 | 322% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.78 (Bs 157) | Bs 71 | 120% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.55 (Bs 105) | Bs 36 | 189% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.79 (Bs 64) | Bs 13 | 396% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (Bs 68) | Bs 22 | 217% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.46 (Bs 80) | Bs 23 | 241% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (Bs 128) | Bs 35 | 264% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.54 (Bs 82) | Bs 63 | 30% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (Bs 83) | Bs 37 | 123% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.12 (Bs 49) | Bs 10.31 | 375% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16.00 (Bs 369) | Bs 121 | 206% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (Bs 42) | Bs 21 | 100% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (Bs 48) | Bs 10.22 | 367% |
| Housing | 209% | ||
| Housing in Miami (United States) is 209% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,662 (Bs 38,376) | Bs 13,921 | 176% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (Bs 3,570) | Bs 481 | 642% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $46 (Bs 1,060) | Bs 323 | 228% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $647 (Bs 14,948) | Bs 9,133 | 64% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $117 (Bs 2,698) | Bs 1,055 | 156% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9.33 (Bs 215) | Bs 63 | 242% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19.68 (Bs 455) | Bs 59 | 674% |
| Clothes | 38% | ||
| Clothes in Miami (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $39 (Bs 892) | Bs 860 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $39 (Bs 890) | Bs 687 | 30% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $83 (Bs 1,912) | Bs 1,247 | 53% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $87 (Bs 2,008) | Bs 897 | 124% |
| Transportation | 469% | ||
| Transportation in Miami (United States) is 469% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,500 (Bs 496,435) | Bs 177,400 | 180% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (Bs 24) | Bs 1.10 | 2070% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $78 (Bs 1,808) | Bs 243 | 645% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $21 (Bs 478) | Bs 154 | 210% |
| Personal Care | 192% | ||
| Personal Care in Miami (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $11.08 (Bs 256) | Bs 99 | 157% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7.11 (Bs 164) | Bs 60 | 175% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (Bs 83) | Bs 25 | 230% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.12 (Bs 95) | Bs 42 | 126% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.87 (Bs 66) | Bs 24 | 171% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.17 (Bs 73) | Bs 22 | 235% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Bs 533) | Bs 105 | 407% |
| Entertainment | 296% | ||
| Entertainment in Miami (United States) is 296% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Bs 992) | Bs 289 | 243% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Bs 488) | Bs 115 | 325% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (Bs 3,987) | Bs 408 | 878% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $90 (Bs 2,086) | Bs 654 | 219% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12.20 (Bs 282) | Bs 74 | 282% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (Bs 95) | Bs 20 | 371% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $5.26 (Bs 121) | Bs 21 | 487% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $166 (Bs 3,826) | Bs 2,486 | 54% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.96 (Bs 22) | Bs 2.33 | 853% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $62 (Bs 1,439) | Bs 543 | 165% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $6.53 (Bs 151) | Bs 32 | 371% |
| TOTAL | 248% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,888 prices entered by 408 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Miami (United States) is 248% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 325,960
($14,117)
in Miami
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 93,750
in Caracas.